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Work Hard Invest Harder
Hosted by Justin Dixon · EN
Are you a busy professional who wants to invest in something other than your 401(k) or the stock market? This podcast is a gift for people like you who want quicker access to freedom and stability!
Discover how to generate income beyond your 9-to-5 job by tuning into the show every Tuesday as we interview A-listers from different facets of the real estate industry. These professionals will share their remarkable journeys and show you easy-to-grasp ways to start creating passive income streams.
In the all-new Work Hard Invest Harder podcast, we'll illuminate the wonders of passive investing in real estate so you can get started as soon as possible. Ready to build wealth like never before? Press the play button!
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EP56 | The Rise of Mobile Home Parks: A New Frontier for Investors with Walter Johnson
Apr 16, 202400:30:51Tap to summarizeReach your financial goals with the niche but lucrative world of mobile home park investing with Walter Johnson, the founder of Sonos Capital. Walter shares his inspiring journey of mastering mobile home parks across 13 states. So, hit play to gain valuable lessons on scaling, seller financing, and the unique benefits of mobile home parks today! Key takeaways to listen for: The economic benefits of mobile home parks An overview of seller financing and its benefits for both buyers and sellers Criteria for market selection and the critical role of seller financing Strategies for managing and scaling mobile home park investments Walter's market outlook for the mobile home park industry Resources: Driven by Larry H. Miller and Doug Robinson | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Walter Johnson Walter Johnson is a renowned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and keynote speaker. Walter's career, initially beginning in finance, evolved into entrepreneurship and real estate investment, showcasing his adaptability and drive to excel. He founded Sonos Capital, a real estate investment firm that provides opportunities for individuals to invest in mobile home parks across the country. Throughout his career, Walter has leveraged various platforms, including speaking engagements and online content, to share his expertise and experiences with others. His journey from humble beginnings, facing obstacles in real estate investing to achieving success, has served as a source of inspiration for many striving to reach their financial goals. One word to describe Walter Johnson is Driven. Connect with Walter Website: Sonos Capital Investor Portal LinkedIn: Walter Johnson Email: walter@sonoscapital.com Phone Number: 480-674-2035 CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP55 | Wealth Building Tactics for Sustainable Growth and Profit in Multifamily Real Estate with Brian Briscoe
Apr 9, 202400:40:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brian Briscoe shares key strategies for excelling in multifamily real estate investing. Discover essential tactics for sustainable growth, risk reduction, and success as a passive investor securing profitable deals. Hit the subscribe button for more valuable insights! Key takeaways to listen for: How Brian's military career paved the path for his real estate journey Key elements for achieving success in the multifamily real estate sector Reasons why you need to hire a good property management company An investment strategy for long-term profit and stability What are the benefits of investing in Salt Lake City real estate Resources: Traction by Gino Wickman | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback About Brian Briscoe Brian is the founder of Streamline Capital Group and a full-time apartment investor with ownership interests in over 1500 units totaling over $140 million in assets. He is a multifamily coach and mentor, the director of the multifamily educational community The Tribe of Titans, and the host of the "Diary of an Apartment Investor" podcast. He retired from the US Marines after 20 years of service. Connect with Brian Website: Streamline Capital Group | The Tribe of Titans Podcast: Diary of an Apartment and Investor | Apple Podcasts and Spotify Instagram: @brian_briscoe | @diary_of_an_apartment_investor LinkedIn: Brian Briscoe CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP54 | An Expert's Take on Triple Net Investment Opportunities with Ben Kogut
Apr 2, 202400:33:51Tap to summarizeWhether you're new to commercial real estate or looking to diversify your investment portfolio, Ben Kogut's insights into triple net investments provide a valuable perspective on achieving stable, passive income. Join us in exploring how to navigate the opportunities and challenges in the commercial real estate market with proven strategies and innovative approaches. Key takeaways to listen for: Retail investments profitability: Malls vs. Shopping centers What you need to know about triple net leases for retail spaces A strategic approach for successful real estate syndication The role of third-party management in handling property operations Market outlook in commercial real estate space for 2024 Resources: Mission Matters by Adam Torres and Benjamin Kogut | Paperback About Ben Kogut Ben Kogut, based in Austin, TX, has been involved in commercial real estate since 2005. For the past five years, he has been a partner in a mid-sized syndication firm specializing in acquiring retail, medical, and industrial properties. He raised $110M+ in the last five years. As of July 2023, he started a new company focused on raising private equity capital for CRE assets and as a fund-of-funds model. Connect with Ben Website: Rooster – Equity Partners Instagram: @benkogut LinkedIn: Benjamin Kogut CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP53 | Acquire Stress-Free Cash Gains through Multifamily Syndications with Tudor Francu, M.D.
Mar 26, 202400:40:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Tudor Francu, M.D., shares his expertise and wisdom as an immigrant with a medical degree turned multimillion-dollar multifamily investor. Discover how Tudor transitioned from single-family investments to leading multifamily syndications and the advantages of being a general partner (GP). Tap on the play button now to learn more! Key takeaways to listen for: Tudor's transition from single-family homes to multifamily investments Advantages of being in a collaborative multifamily investing environment Valuable insights on the responsibilities of a general partner (GP) Why it's crucial to have an asset management team in multifamily investing Pros of starting your investment journey as early as possible Resources: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Kindle, Paperback, and Mass Market Paperback Rich Dad's Guide to Investing by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Kindle and Paperback The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Tudor Francu, M.D. Tudor Francu, M.D. boasts over 15 years of experience as a successful real estate investor. Managing over 30 single-family rental properties in Baltimore and overseeing multifamily buildings, he's proven his versatility and ability to handle diverse investments. His strategic passive investments in over 5000 units across Texas reflect his keen eye for lucrative opportunities. Beyond real estate, Tudor is a dynamic entrepreneur who has built two medical service companies focused on patient satisfaction. His strength lies in delegating and managing staff across different sites, while his active engagement with fellow medical professionals has fostered a community for sharing knowledge and expertise. Connect with Tudor Website: Stellar Multifamily Enterprise Facebook: Stellar Multifamily Enterprise YouTube: Stellar Multifamily Enterprise Instagram: @stellarmultifamily LinkedIn: Tudor Francu, MD, DipWSET CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP52 | Maximize Your Investing Success Beyond Multifamily Homes with Dovid Preil
Mar 19, 202400:43:00Tap to summarizeWhether you're a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into the waters of financial growth, this episode is for you. Embark on a journey with Dovid Preil as he shares insights that guide your pursuit of financial prosperity and investment excellence. Position yourself for sustainable growth in the years to come by tuning in! Key takeaways to listen for: An important principle you must adopt when investing Key questions to evaluate real estate operators Strategic ways to diversify your real estate investments Potential investment opportunities in 2024 The essence of lifelong learning in the realm of investing Resources: Range by David Epstein | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Dovid Preil Dovid started his financial career in 2008 when he realized the global economic collapse was an excellent time to start investing. In 2013, Dovid joined a boutique mortgage brokerage firm and excelled at financial structuring and finding creative solutions to seemingly intractable solutions. Troubled by the need for more options available to smaller investors, Dovid founded YDLP Investments in 2016 to help smaller investors realize the cash flow and upside of high-quality commercial real estate investments. Since then, he has successfully helped over 150 investors start building wealth through diversified real estate investments. Connect with Dovid Website: YDLP Investments Group Podcast: The ThinkWealthy Podcast LinkedIn: Dovid Preil CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP51 | Combining Tech and RE to Close More Quality Deals with Sharad Mehta, CPA
Mar 12, 202400:30:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sharad Mehta, CPA, shares his wisdom and expertise as an active real estate investor and software entrepreneur. Learn why you should prioritize quality over quantity in entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for straightforward and effective ways to succeed in the evergrowing real estate landscape! Key takeaways to listen for: How Sharad expanded his investments from duplexes to house flipping Why is courage important in entrepreneurship? REsimpli: Their origin, goals, and advantages offered The effects of high inflation on house flipping and small rental property markets Pro tips to get you started in real estate investing Resources: Flip by Rick Villani and Clay Davis | Paperback and Kindle The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller et al. | Kindle and Paperback Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Kindle, Paperback, and Mass Market Paperback MLS.com BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast Ramsey's Investing Philosophy The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan | Paperback, Hardcover and Kindle About Sharad Mehta, CPA Sharad, founder of REsimpli, has completed over 400 deals in the past six years. Operating from Carlsbad, California, he actively invests in the Lake County, Indiana, market. Sharad develops an automated leveraging system and efficiently manages 3-4 rehabs monthly despite the geographical distance. Connect with Sharad Website: REsimpli Email: sharad@resimpli.com CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP50 | Follow These Tips to Maximize and Manage Your Wealth with Ben Soifer
Mar 5, 202400:44:15Tap to summarizeBen Soifer joins us in this episode to chat about the importance of adaptability, networking, and a proactive mindset in real estate investing. Explore opportunities in different markets and learn about tax-deferred investment strategies for passive investors by listening until the end! Key takeaways to listen for: Why it's crucial to be with experienced mentors in the RE industry The advantages of using a triple net lease on a property How passive investing helps keep your money moving Money Management: Who they are and how they help passive RE investors An expert's outlook on the 2024 real estate market Resources: A Manual for the Ultimate Real Estate Investor by Ben Soifer, Brielle Soifer, et al. | Paperback Real Estate Investor Kevin Harrington Interviews MMIFL Founder About Ben Soifer Ben is the founding partner of the Soifer Group Inc. He helps investors build wealth, both by providing opportunities for institutional investors looking to invest in the private capital market and for real estate investors looking to grow their portfolios through investment property acquisitions. Connect with Ben Website: Money Management LinkedIn: Ben Soifer Facebook: Money Management Instagram: @moneymanagement.today CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP49 | Build Wealth the Passive Way for Service, Retirement, and Beyond with Tim Little, MBA
Feb 27, 202400:41:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, military commander Tim Little, MBA, shares his experience, powerful insights, and efficient strategies to help you ace passive investing through real estate syndication. He'll also provide valuable perspectives on leveraging real estate knowledge in supercharging your journey to wealth-building, so tune in! Key takeaways to listen for: Pivotal moments that led Tim to real estate The power of learning through active participation in passive investing Key concepts for understanding real estate asset management Why you should foster adaptability when investing in real estate markets A practical approach to growing your retirement funds Resources: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Kindle, Paperback, and Mass Market Paperback BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast Influence by Robert B. Cialdini | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Tim Little, MBA Tim is a military, passive real estate investor, podcast host, and the founder and CEO of ZANA Investments. His passion lies in helping fellow military veterans escape the "landlord trap" and get competitive returns by providing opportunities to invest passively in apartment buildings. His real estate journey began with a duplex in 2014 and has grown to a portfolio of over $90 million. Tim also has an MBA and has served several years as an active duty Army Officer, a Strategic Communications Consultant, and the Head of Multifamily Communications for the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) before transitioning full-time to real estate. He is the Commander of an Army Reserve Public Affairs battalion based in San Antonio, TX. Connect with Tim Website: ZANA Investments Podcast: Journey to Multifamily Millions LinkedIn: Tim Little, MBA Email: tim@zanainvestments.com CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP48 | Why Investor Relations (IR) Matter More Than You Think with Julie Holly
Feb 20, 202400:52:11Tap to summarizeStep into Julie Holly's world of real estate excellence, where transparency and effective communication are key. Gain invaluable insights into the significance of nurturing investor relationships for long-term success and must-ask questions for sizing up potential investors to make informed decisions for your ventures. Hop in! Key takeaways to listen for: Reasons to not rely on your W2 job and invest in passive income opportunities What does it take to be an effective active investor? Investor Relations (IR): What it is and why it's important Crucial questions to ask in vetting potential investors 2 highly essential traits to navigate volatile markets Resources: EP306: How to Go From a Few Units to Over 1,000 with Monick Halm Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing | Apple Podcasts and Spotify Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Real Estate Syndication Training Rod Khleif EP452: 3 Key Predictions for 2024 | Apple Podcasts and Spotify Business Made Simple by Donald Miller | Kindle and Paperback Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Julie Holly Julie is a speaker and founder of Three Keys Investment. She helps people find their freedom through multifamily real estate investing to live the life of their dreams. She had invested in single-family homes, house-hacked before it had a name, managed properties from one thousand miles away, and passively invested in multifamily assets. Her podcast, 'The Conscious Investor,' is designed to support investors at every step of their journey. Connect with Julie Website: Three Keys Investments Podcast: The Conscious Investor | Apple Podcasts CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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EP47 | Secure Hands-Off Wealth Through Triple Net Investments with Dan Lewkowicz
Feb 13, 202400:41:06Tap to summarizeBuild wealth the passive way by tuning in to this conversation with Dan Lewkowicz as we unveil the secrets of triple net leases and why it's a profitable structure worth diving into. Hop in to learn about the risks of being a triple net lease owner, value-add strategies, and the dynamics of the commercial arena in the current market. Key takeaways to listen for: The power of self-learning in finding lucrative real estate opportunities Key differences between triple net and multifamily leases 3 main types of value-add strategies in triple net lease properties Risks of being a triple net lease owner An overview of the commercial leasing market in recent months Resources: LinkedIn Influence by Robert B. Cialdini | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Multi-Family Millions by David Lindahl | Kindle and Hardcover Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill | Kindle and Paperback About Dan Lewkowicz Dan Lewkowicz is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience in many facets of the real estate industry. Starting his career in "house hacking," he quickly moved on to flip houses in and around metro Detroit. Eventually, he created a company called Renaissance Real Estate Ventures, which specializes in the acquisition, financing, renovation, and resale of single-family residential properties in the booming city of Detroit, Michigan. Before joining Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Dan was a Senior Advisor at Fortis Net Lease, specializing in commercial real estate investment sales. He is also a former business development executive for Amazon. Currently, Dan is director of investment sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, quick service restaurants, and automotive repair and parts stores. Connect with Dan Website: DISABILITY MADE EASY LinkedIn: Dan Lewkowicz Phone Number: (248) 943 2838 CONNECT WITH US Are you looking for the easiest way to grow your passive real estate portfolio? Visit Great Venture Capital to join our Investor Club today! Follow Our Social Media Pages Facebook: Great Venture Capital LinkedIn: Great Venture Capital Connect on LinkedIn: Justin Dixon Email: Justin@GreatVentureCapital.com
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